Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average middle schools: Manvel Junior High School and Rodeo Palms Junior High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ALVIN ISD.
Manvel Junior High School’s regular student population is 705 with a 14.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Rodeo Palms Junior High School is 842 students and a 16.2 students/teacher ratio.
Manvel Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 84 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 85 in closing performance gaps. It scored 84 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Rodeo Palms Junior High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 85 |
| Overall | 84 |
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| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 85 |
| Overall | 82 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Both schools garnered only two distinction designations or awards for performance. For Manvel Junior High School these are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies while Rodeo Palms Junior High School secured in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Manvel Junior High School. They make up for 40.71% of student population, followed by Hispanics (28.94%), Whites or Caucasians (16.74%), Asians (9.65%), Two or More Races (3.69%) and Native Americans (0.14%).
The student population at Rodeo Palms Junior High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.02%, followed by African Americans (39.90%), Whites or Caucasians (8.19%), Asians (7.84%), Two or More Races (3.09%) and Native Americans (0.59%).
Based on household incomes, the Manvel Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 43.26% compared to 58.19% at Rodeo Palms Junior High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Manvel Junior High School has 61 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 8.65% of student population. Rodeo Palms Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 187 or about 22.21% of student population.
Manvel Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 8.23%, gifted and talented students, 21.56%, while 13.19% are in the special education program. Rodeo Palms Junior High School bilingual students comprise 21.14%, gifted and talented students, 8.79%, and 16.39% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 40.71% | 287 |
| Hispanic | 28.94% | 204 |
| White | 16.74% | 118 |
| Asian | 9.65% | 68 |
| Native American | 0.14% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 705 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 43.26% | 305 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.65% | 61 |
| Total Students | 100% | 705 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 39.90% | 336 |
| Hispanic | 40.02% | 337 |
| White | 8.19% | 69 |
| Asian | 7.84% | 66 |
| Native American | 0.59% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 842 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.19% | 490 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.21% | 187 |
| Total Students | 100% | 842 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.23% | 58 |
| Gifted & Talented | 21.56% | 152 |
| Special Education | 13.19% | 93 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.01% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 705 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.14% | 178 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.79% | 74 |
| Special Education | 16.39% | 138 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.92% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 842 |
Manvel Junior High School's 49 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.9 years. Teachers at Rodeo Palms Junior High School, numbering 51 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Manvel Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Rodeo Palms Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Manvel Junior High School there are 32 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Rodeo Palms Junior High School there are 36 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.46% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.71% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.31% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.71% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 0.61% | 0 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.46% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.99% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 33.59% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.36% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.79% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 52 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 64.85% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 34.95% | 17 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.24% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 28.76% | 15 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 52 |
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